Lost & Found

Shaun Tan

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Lost & Found

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shaun Tan

Reading Level 5 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A girl wanders through shadows, searching for a glimmer of hope. Nearby, a boy carries a strange, lost creature, unsure where it belongs. Suddenly, peaceful creatures face a frightening threat—will they find safety in time?

Quick Assessment

Lost & Found is a middle-grade fiction book featuring three interconnected stories about loss, hope, and belonging. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently explores themes of empathy, resilience, and the impact of displacement, with no graphic content. The stories offer thoughtful reflections on finding what truly matters in challenging circumstances.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781338209235
Publisher
Scholastic US
Published
2011-04-01
Type
Fiction

Genres

Belonging (Social psychology)

Subjects

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